7080 (v.4) Chemistry 144

Area:

Department of Applied Chemistry

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Other:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    1626 (v.4) Chemistry 143 or any previous version
    OR
    7230 (v.5) Chemistry 117 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Descriptive inorganic chemistry. Co-ordination chemistry. Molecular equilibria. Application of equilibrium constants. Acids and bases. Salts and buffers. Electromotive force. Principles and practice of chromatography. Functional group compounds. Aldehydes and ketones. Functional group compounds acids, bases and derivatives of acids.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of the unit you will be able comprehend the structures of coordination compounds, understand and perform calculations using the Born-Haber cycle, perform a range of mathematical calculations related to the manipulation and interpretation of data, write, draw and name structures of organic compounds, gain familiarity with the characteristic reactions of functional groups, understand the principles of chromatography, calculate the pH of various solutions and understand the concept of a buffer solution.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Zumdahl, S., 1993, 'Chemistry', 3rd Edition, DC Health, Lexington. 'Chemistry 144 PSI Study Notes, Curtin Publications.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Compulsory Topic Assessment 50%. Final Examination 50%.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y